The River Road: Lajitas to Presidio

The River Road: Lajitas to Presidio is a 66.4 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Terlingua, Texas that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for nature trips, birding, and scenic driving and is best used from March until October.

Just completed El Camino del Rio (The River Road) for the third time in the past three years. We meet a group of Shelby owners in Lajitas every October and this road is an integral part of our experience. This year was by far the best, as the recent rains have made the area more lush and the Rio Grande fuller. This is a stark land, but the magnificence cannot be denied. I highly recommend this drive, along with visits to nearby Big Bend National and State Parks, and up to the Fort Davis Mountains to experience the beauty of the Big Bend.